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The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.

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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55095 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3459 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9423 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 5283 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 1671 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16200 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print


Compounding of Offence Under Company Law

October 11, 2021 35901 Views 0 comment Print

This article provides the Detailed procedure to be followed for compounding the offences under the Companies Act, 2013. IMPORTANT NOTES: – ♦ Compounding can be done either before (or) after the institution of any prosecution. ♦ The compounding authority has no power to impose fine which exceeds the maximum amount of fine which may be […]

Different situations of Filing Financial Statements under Companies Act, 2013

October 11, 2021 5616 Views 0 comment Print

FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNADOPTED     1. As per the proviso to Section 137(1) where the financial statements under sub-section (1) are not adopted at AGM or adjourned AGM such unadopted financial statements along with the required documents under sub-section (1) shall be filed with the Registrar within thirty days of the date of AGM.  2. […]

Condonation of Delay Scheme Under Companies Act 2013

October 11, 2021 13053 Views 0 comment Print

Condonation Of Delay Under Companies Act 2013 (Section 460) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, — a) where any application required to be made to the Central Government under any provision of this Act in respect of any matter is not made within the time specified therein b) where any document required to be filed […]

Loan Given By Holding Company To Subsidiary Company- Provisions

October 11, 2021 119742 Views 0 comment Print

LOAN GIVEN BY HOLDING COMPANY TO SUBSIDIARY COMPANY Section 185(3) of companies’ act, 2013 sates about exemptions from complying of sub section 1 and 2 of section 185 subject to conditions: ♦ Any loan made by a holding company to its wholly owned subsidiary company or any guarantee given or security provided by a holding company in […]

Return of allotment PAS-3

October 11, 2021 81369 Views 0 comment Print

Return of allotment PAS-3 E-Form PAS-3 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 39(4) and 42(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12 and 14 Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 39(4): Whenever a company having a share capital makes any allotment of securities, […]

Section 8 Company (NGO)- Format of Draft AOA & MOA

October 11, 2021 96306 Views 1 comment Print

A section 8 company which earlier was known as section 25 company is a legal form for nonprofit organizations (NPO) or Non-Governmental organizations (NGO). Section 8 company is licensed company which is authorized to work anywhere in the country. In this article I have compiled format of Standard Article of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of […]

Barriers to implementation of CSR by Corporate world

October 10, 2021 6978 Views 0 comment Print

Expectations of Humanities from Corporates World The basic existence of the Corporates is to satisfy the essential of the society by suppling goods and services as per the various consumer need. But the Corporates should also be allowed to make profit for their very being and sustainability. The Corporates drew a lot from the society […]

Overview of Property Search Report & ROC Search Report

October 8, 2021 13761 Views 0 comment Print

Now-a-days Search Reports have become an integral part of documents by banks while sanctioning loans. Whether it be relating to any property title or any encumbrances created on the same. Banks have become more cautious while providing loans against properties to individuals and/or companies with a view to avoid future consequences.

FAQs on Creation, Modification, Satisfaction of Charge | Companies Act, 2013

October 8, 2021 16734 Views 3 comments Print

Q.1 What is meaning of Charge? [Sec 2 (16)] ‘Charge’ means an interest or lien created on the property or assets of a company or any of its undertakings or both as security and includes a mortgage. Q.2 Which Charges are to be registered and to be registered by whom? [Sec 77 (1) & 78] […]

Section 185 & 186 of Companies Act r.w. Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax – Consequences of non-compliance

October 7, 2021 31803 Views 0 comment Print

Practical application of Section 185 and Section 186 of Companies Act,2013 read with Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax Act, 1961 and consequences on non- compliance’s of these sections. Let’s summarise these sections and understand the provision of relevant acts. Section 186 of Companies Act,2013 – Whether Loan, advance or guarantee is allowed to Directors or […]

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